Upward from Land's End

[MacConnell]

Spoiler: Active Search

Antapkos: 31(observe) + 42(smell) + 70(d100) = 143
Siofrita: 31 + 29 + 70 = 130
Cormorante: 26 + 44(hearing) + 70 = 140
Britta: 41(perception) + 29(tuning) + 70 = 140
Sprthnt: 41(observe) + 34(hearing) + 70 = 145
Kuwaia: 31 + 28 + 70 = 129

Spoiler: Reaction

Antapkos: 28(readiness) + 32(speed) + 42(clarity) + 65(d100) = 167
Siofrita: 34 + 42 + 29 + 65 = 170
Cormorante: 33 + 27 + 31 + 65 = 156
Britta: 34 + 31 + 27 + 65 = 157
Sprthnt: 28 + 31 + 31 + 65 = 155
Kuwaia: 42 + 32 + 25 + 65 = 164
Ravens: 80 + 78 = 158

Over the next four days through a monotonous pattern of rocks, sand, and scrub, neither Antapkos nor Siofrita discover any plants of particular interest. Britta discovers, on four separate occasions, a semi-transparent, yellow stone, called amberstone. It has some monetary value as use in trinkets carried by indigenous and civilized peoples who are unaware of its mystical potential. If bodily carried by Antapkos or Siofrita, a stone will augment total Persona by +2. If held in hand by Siofrita, a stone will enhance the mystical effectiveness of the Enthrall task by triple; after which, the stone disintegrates. Britta also locates four dark, gray, fairly soft ingots of metal with a purplish tint, which can be used by more knowledgeable smiths in the manufacture of weather-resistant alloys.

During those four days, Kuwaia proves the most effective at snaring local running birds for food. While parts of these animals do have mystical potential, all are less effective than items already carried. Cormorante, on separate occasions, comes across a wildcat and then a pack of jackals. Neither of these could be a threat to the party, and they run away.

Sprthnt, who seems to be the most adept or most misfortunate, comes across a party of eight Faethrins, on the shorter side of average, with dark, coffee colored skin. Known as Da’Roneh, they are somewhat agrarian, forming hidden, isolated communities from which hunting and raiding forays are launched. They have some advancement in textiles and leatherwork. When encountered, they are very warlike and aggressive, being known headhunters that are able to naturally manipulate waylines. They are also known to revere carrion birds, especially the black vulture, which is observed to bully other carrion birds. Based upon their number and apparent age, the group is likely those called Ravens. There are six females and two males. They are clothed in simple cloth and armed with bone clubs and slings. Seen at about 40 strides, the group immediately takes action to attack the party.

Spoiler: Character Data

Antapkos: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Siofrita: full wellness
Cormorant: full wellness
Tunic: 59 - 2 = 57
Britta: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Sprthnt: full wellness
Tunic: 47
Kuwaia: full wellness
Tunic: 53

Spoiler: Collectibles

Coins: 113 clams
lacquered elytra: 12:
prickler quills: 8: (Health + 2)

tranquility: 1: {Identity x 2}

sulfur: 8: {Heat x 3}{Ionize x 3}

aluminum: 1: (shock x 2)
nickel: 1: (shock x 2)

Spoiler: Discoveries

Ekimmard Village

OOC: Each character receives 5 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Seeing that the party is outnumbered, no one will charge the enemy, remembering what happened to Kuwaia last time; instead, everyone will fan out in the semblance of a semi-circle. Antapkos and Siofrita will move left, as usual, while Sprthnt and Kuwaia will move right. Cormorant and Britta will remain in the center. Everyone continues to move toward the enemy, as well. Antapkos will ready a javelin to throw. Siofrita and Sprthnt will ready arrows to fire. The other three ready melee weapons. Everyone will mystically augment defensiveness, except Kuwaia, who does not have the talent. At such distance, if time permits, Cormorant and Kuwaia will augment their strength, Antapkos and Britta will augment athleticism, and Siofrita and Sprthnt will enhance their projectile assaults with a mystical assault. Siofrita will use ionize. Sprthnt will use heat.

OOC: 73, 68

 

[MacConnell]

Season: Drenching. Day: 50

Spoiler: Enhancements

Antapkos: 42(camouflage, athletics)
Siofrita: 30(camouflage)
Cormorante: 44(soullessness, strength)
Britta: 30(soullessness), 27(athletics)
Sprthnt: 33(soullessness)
Kuwaia: 29(strength)
Ravens:

Spoiler: Speed

Antapkos: 300(move) - 167 = 133 Distance: 22
Siofrita: 300(move) - 170 = 130 Distance: 22
Cormorante: 300(move) - 156 = 144 Distance: 22
Britta: 300(move) - 157 = 143 Distance: 22
Sprthnt: 300(bow) - 155 = 145 Distance: 22
Kuwaia: 300(move) - 164 = 136 Distance: 22
Ravens: 300(sling) - 158 = 142 Distance: 22

Spoiler: Projectile Assault

Antapkos: 28(launch) + 32(accuracy) + 42(clarity) + 73(d100) = 175 + 42(athletics) = 217 - 100(range) = 117
Siofrita: 34 + 42 + 30 + 73 = 179 - 50(range) = 129
Sprthnt: 28 + 31 + 31 + 73 = 163 - 50 = 113
Ravens: 80 + 81 = 161 - 100(range) = 61

Antapkos: 31(avoidance) + 31(analysis) + 73(d100) = 135 + 42(camo) = 177
Siofrita: 31 + 27 + 73 = 131 + 30(camo) = 161
Cormorante: 27 + 33 + 73 = 133 + 44(soul) = 177
Britta: 42 + 30 + 73 = 145 + 30(soul) = 175
Sprthnt: 31 + 32 + 73 = 136 + 33(soul) = 169
Kuwaia: 31 + 20 + 73 = 124
Ravens: 40 + 81 = 121
129 - 121 = 8% * 11 = 1 - 2, ineffective

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Siofrita: 31(bending) + 30(ionize) + 68(d100) = 129
Sprthnt: 42 + 34(heat) + 68 = 144
Ravens: 60 + 81 = 141

Antapkos: 31(conditioning) + 42(clarity) + 68(d100) = 141
Siofrita: 34 + 30 + 68 = 132
Cormorante: 34 + 31 + 68 = 133 + 32(quietude) = 165
Britta: 34 + 27 + 68 = 129 + 42 = 171
Sprthnt: 31 + 31 + 68 = 130 + 42(quietude) = 172
Kuwaia: 42 + 24 + 68 = 134
Ravens: 40 + 81 = 121
129 - 121 = 8% * 6 = ~1
144 - 121 = 23% * 6 = 1

The enemy fans out to match the movement of the party. If the two parties were to run full out at one another, six seconds would be required to close the distance. At three seconds of time, those who are able, initiate projectile and mystical assaults. The stones slung by the Da’Roneh Ravens do not even come close to striking a target, but all resound with an unnaturally loud clap when striking the ground. This has no effect on anyone in the party. Neither Antapkos nor Sprthnt is able to hit his target. Sprthnt just manages to irritate one with mystical heat. Siofrita has a little better aim, but her arrow only nicks clothing. She, too, is only able to irritate one caustically. Approximately 22 strides now separate the two parties.

Spoiler: Character Data

Antapkos: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Siofrita: full wellness
Cormorant: full wellness
Tunic: 59 - 2 = 57
Britta: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Sprthnt: full wellness
Tunic: 47
Kuwaia: full wellness
Tunic: 53

Spoiler: Collectibles

Coins: 113 clams
lacquered elytra: 12:
prickler quills: 8: (Health + 2)

tranquility: 1: {Identity x 2}

sulfur: 8: {Heat x 3}{Ionize x 3}

aluminum: 1: (shock x 2)
nickel: 1: (shock x 2)

Spoiler: Discoveries

Ekimmard Village

OOC: Each character receives 5 DP. State combat actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Antapkos holds his remaining javelin in his left hand and draws his ceramic sword, as he continues to move toward the enemy. Siofrita will move with Antapkos until she is within short bow range. She will continue to fire from point blank, if an enemy closes with her, and attempt to cause caustic damage. As the enemy has spread out, Cormorante will charge for his closest target. Britta will wait to receive hers. Kuwaia will stay near Sprthnt, engaging anyone who comes near him. Sprthnt will continue to move into short bow range while also attempting to mystically heat his chosen target.

OOC: 73, 68

 

[MacConnell]

Season: Drenching. Day: 50

Spoiler: Enhancements

Antapkos: 42(camouflage, athletics)
Siofrita: 30(camouflage)
Cormorante: 44(soullessness, strength)
Britta: 30(soullessness)
Sprthnt: 33(soullessness)
Kuwaia: 29(strength)
Ravens:

Spoiler: Speed

Antapkos: 133 + 300(move) = 433 Distance: 4
Siofrita: 130 + 300(move) = 430 Distance: 4
Cormorante: 144 + 300(move) = 444 Distance: 4
Britta: 143 + 300(move) = 443 Distance: 4
Sprthnt: 145 + 300(move) = 445 Distance: 4
Kuwaia: 136 + 300(move) = 436 Distance: 4
Ravens: 142 + 300(move) = 442 Distance: 4

Spoiler: Projectile Assault

Siofrita: 34(launch) + 42(accuracy) + 30(clarity) + 76 = 182 + 50(range) = 232
Sprthnt: 28 + 31 + 31 + 76 = 166 + 50 = 213
Ravens: 80 + 79 = 159 + 50 = 209

Antapkos: 31(avoidance) + 31(analysis) + 76(d100) = 138 + 42(camo) = 180
209 - 180 = 29% * 6 = 1 - 1, ineffective
Siofrita: 31 + 27 + 76 = 134 + 30(camo) = 164
209 - 164 = 45% * 6 = 3 - 1 = 2 x 2 = 4
Cormorante: 27 + 33 + 76 = 136 + 44(soul) = 180
ineffective
Britta: 42 + 30 + 76 = 148 + 30(soul) = 178 + 10(shield) = 188
ineffective
Sprthnt: 31 + 32 + 76 = 139 + 33(soul) = 172
209 - 172 = 37% * 6 = 2 - 1 = 1 x 2 = 2
Kuwaia: 31 + 20 + 76 = 127 + 10(weapon) = 137 + 29(motility) = 166
209 - 166 = 43% * 6 = 2 - 1 = 1
Ravens: 40 + 79 = 119
232 - 119 = 113% * 8 = 9 - 2 = 7
213 - 119 = 94% * 8 = 7 - 2 = 5

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Siofrita: 31(bending) + 30(ionize) + 71(d100) = 132
Sprthnt: 42 + 34(heat) + 71 = 147
Ravens: 60 + 79 = 139

Antapkos: 31(conditioning) + 42(clarity) + 71(d100) = 144, resisted
Siofrita: 34 + 30 + 71 = 135
139 - 135 = 4% * 6 = ~1 x 2 = 2
Cormorante: 34 + 31 + 71 = 136 + 32(quietude) = 168
Britta: 34 + 27 + 71 = 131 + 42 = 174
Sprthnt: 31 + 31 + 71 = 133 + 42(quietude) = 175
Kuwaia: 42 + 24 + 68 = 134
139 - 134 = 5% * 6 = ~1
Ravens: 40 + 81 = 121
132 - 121 = 12% * 6 = 1
147 - 121 = 26% * 6 = 2

Spoiler: Combat Data

DR1: Body: 9 - 7 = 2 - 1 = 1, injured.
DR2: Body: 9 - 5 = 4 - 2 = 2, injured.

With regard to the original separation, Cormorante, Britta, and Kuwaia are still about 2 strides from being able to assault the enemy with melee weapons. After another three seconds of closing, a second volley of projectiles is launched. Siofrita sinks an arrow into the same Raven she had targeted with her first. This arrow drives into the lower left abdomen causing fairly significant harm. She is also able to add insult to injury with the addition of some very slight caustic damage. Sprthnt slides his second arrow along the right rib cage of the same Da’Roneh he had targeted the first time. This arrow does not stick but it does cut a bloody furrow. His second attempt to heat that enemy also causes a little damage. Neither of these two Ravens is down, but both are very hurt.

The Ravens all launch a second stone from their slings. Everyone is struck but only Siofrita, Sprthnt, and Kuwaia are hurt. Siofrita and Sprthnt are each struck with two. The two stones with their resounding thump leave Siofrita a bit confused. Sprthnt and Kuwaia are merely dazed. The Da’Roneh show no signs of discouragement. They drop slings for bone clubs in order to continue their assault.

Spoiler: Character Data

Antapkos: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Siofrita: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6 - 2 = 4, confused.
Cormorant: full wellness
Tunic: 59 - 2 = 57
Britta: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Sprthnt: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8, dazed.
Tunic: 47
Kuwaia: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8, dazed.
Tunic: 53

Spoiler: Collectibles

Coins: 113 clams
lacquered elytra: 12:
prickler quills: 8: (Health + 2)

tranquility: 1: {Identity x 2}

sulfur: 8: {Heat x 3}{Ionize x 3}

aluminum: 1: (shock x 2)
nickel: 1: (shock x 2)

Spoiler: Discoveries

Ekimmard Village

OOC: Each character receives 5 DP. State combat actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Siofrita and Sprthnt both continue to fire arrows and attempt their mystical assaults. Antapkos, Cormorante, and Kuwaia will all close with thier closest enemy to engage in melee combat. Britta will wait to receive anyone who physically attacks her. Sprthnt, though he doubts that he can be understood, taunts the Da’Roneh. “Trying to bend air and use it against me is not working very well. Is it?”

OOC: 79, 74

 

[MacConnell]

Season: Drenching. Day: 50

Spoiler: Enhancements

Antapkos: 42(camouflage, athletics)
Siofrita: 30(camouflage)
Cormorante: 44(soullessness, strength)
Britta: 30(soullessness)
Sprthnt: 33(soullessness)
Kuwaia: 29(strength)
Ravens:

Spoiler: Speed

Antapkos: 433 + 100(sword) = 533
Siofrita: 430 + 270(bow) = 700
Cormorante: 444 + 180(javelin) = 624
Britta: 443 + 180(mallet) = 623
Sprthnt: 445 + 270(bow) = 715
Kuwaia: 436 + 90(move) = 526
Ravens: 442 + 100(club) = 542

Spoiler: Projectile Assault

Siofrita: 34(launch) + 42(accuracy) + 30(clarity) + 79 = 185 + 100(range) - 100(melee) = 185
Sprthnt: 28 + 31 + 31 + 79 = 169

Ravens: 40 + 77 = 117
185 - 117 = 68% * 8 = 6 - 2 = 4
169 - 117 = 52% * 8 = 4 - 2 = 2

Spoiler: Physical Assault

Antapkos: 26(finesse) + 32(accuracy) + 42(clarity) + 79(d100) = 179 + 42(athletics) = 221
Cormorante: 34(aggression) + 29 + 57(bolster) + 79 = 199 + 44(strength) = 243
Britta: 34(finesse) + 31 + 27(clarity) + 79 = 171
Kuwaia: 42(aggression) + 32 + 30(fury) + 79 = 183 + 29(strength) = 212
Ravens: 80 + 77 = 157

Antapkos: 28(readiness) + 31(block) + 31(analysis) + 79(d100) = 179, blocked
Siofrita: 34 + 31 + 27 + 79 = 171 + 10(bow) = 181 + 30(camo) = 211
257 - 211 = 46% * 6 = 3 - 1 = 2
Cormorante: 33 + 28 + 33 + 79 = 177, blocked
Britta: 34 + 42 + 31 + 79 = 186, blocked
Sprthnt: 28 + 31 + 32 + 79 = 170 + 10(bow) = 180 + 33(soul) = 213
257 - 213 = 34% * 6 = 2 - 1 = 1
Kuwaia: 42 + 31 + 20 + 79 = 172, blocked
Ravens: 80 + 77 = 157 + 10(2nd) = 167
221 - 167 = 44% * 8 = 3 - 2 = 1
243 - 167 = 76% * 8 = 6 - 2 = 4
171 - 167 = 4% * 10 = ~1
212 - 167 = 45% * 10 = 5 - 2 = 3

Spoiler: Mystical Assault

Siofrita: 31(bending) + 30(ionize) + 74(d100) = 135
Sprthnt: 42 + 34(heat) + 74 = 150
Ravens: 60 + 77 = 137

Antapkos: 22(aggression) + 33(fury) + 74(d100) = 129
137 - 129 = 8% * 10 = 1
Siofrita: 31 + 24 + 74 = 129
137 - 129 = 8% * 10 = 1
Cormorante: 34 + 57 + 74 = 165, resisted
Britta: 32 + 25 + 74 = 131 + 42(quietude) = 174, resisted
Sprthnt: 22 + 34 + 74 = 130 + 42(quietude) = 172, resisted
Kuwaia: 41 + 30 + 74 = 145, resisted
Ravens: 40 + 77 = 117
135 - 117 = 18% * 6 = 1
150 - 117 = 33% * 6 = 2

Spoiler: Combat Data

DR1: Body: 9 - 7 = 2 - 1 = 1 - 4 = -3 - 1 = -4, incapacitated.
DR2: Body: 9 - 5 = 4 - 2 = 2 - 2 = 0 - 2 = -2, incapacitated.
DR3: Body: 10 - 1 = 9, irritated.
DR4: Body: 10 - 4 = 6, hurt.
DR5: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9, irritated.
DR6: Body: 10 - 2 = 8, hurt.

The Da’Roneh would have fared better had they remained at a distance. At the very least their lives might have been longer and more might have been able to flee. The Sojourn Six prove superior at melee distance. Antapkos, Cormorante, Britta, and Kuwaia can all easily defend themselves against the wielded clubs of the Ravens. It takes a few more seconds, but each is able to effectively incapacitate an opponent. Siofrita and Sprthnt immediately incapacitate one of their injured foes, but the remaining two are able to run away. During the exchange, Antapkos and Siofrita are knocked down, twice each, with an unnatural gust of air, but both are able to prevent damage by contorting their bodies as they fall.

None of the party has been physically injured and the dizziness or confusion clears after a few minutes. Six of the Da’Roneh Ravens lay upon the ground, unable to move. One of whom is unconscious.

Spoiler: Character Data

Antapkos: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Siofrita: Mind: 10 - 4 = 6 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2, confused.
Cormorant: full wellness
Tunic: 59 - 2 = 57
Britta: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Sprthnt: Mind: 10 - 2 = 8 - 1 = 7, dazed.
Tunic: 47
Kuwaia: Mind: 10 - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8, dazed.
Tunic: 53

Spoiler: Collectibles

Coins: 113 clams
lacquered elytra: 12:
prickler quills: 8: (Health + 2)

tranquility: 1: {Identity x 2}

sulfur: 8: {Heat x 3}{Ionize x 3}

aluminum: 1: (shock x 2)
nickel: 1: (shock x 2)

Spoiler: Discoveries

Ekimmard Village

OOC: Each character receives 5 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide a random roll.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Cormorant calls, "Is everyone all right?" Once the heads of those who are less than optimal clear. The party will quickly end all of the Da’Roneh and glean anything useful from the bodies before moving some distance away, in order to not smell the stench or hear the sounds of when the vultures find the corpses.

OOC: 82, 77

 

[MacConnell]

Season: Drenching. Day: 50

Spoiler: Random Spoils

82 & 77

Spoiler: Alchemical Sensitivity

Siofrita: 31(alchemy) + 27(analysis) + 82(d100) = 140
time: 20 days / 141 = 3.4 hours
Britta: 31 + 32 + 82 = 145
time: 20 days / 144 = 3.3 hours
Sprthnt: 42 + 32 + 82 = 156
time: 20 days / 156 = 3.1 hours

Typical for the particular proclivity of the Da’Roneh, in addition to foodstuff, each individual was adorned with a different skull fetish. They were determined to belong to a hyrax, parrot, bandy, hawk, jay, and teal. Five of the six also carried a curious stone. There was a lodestone, a ruddystone, an amberstone, a grapestone, and a slickstone.

The lodestone was a rather unique item and determined to be of little to no use to anyone in the party, as it could be used to enhance an electrical shock, of which no one was particularly proficient. The hyrax skull and the ruddystone were both determined to augment the overall wellness of their bearer. The amberstone and parrot skull would both augment the charismatic appeal of the bearer. The bandy skull and the grapestone would both augment the resilience of life of the bearer. The slickstone, which always felt wet when rubbed, and the jay skull would both augment the willpower of the bearer, while the teal skull would augment the inexplicable relation between the blood and the life of the bearer.

The skulls could only be effectively used by Cormorante, Britta, or Sprthnt, while the stone could be used by everyone except Kuwaia.

Spoiler: Character Data

Antapkos: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Siofrita: full wellness
Cormorant: full wellness
Tunic: 59 - 2 = 57
Britta: full wellness
Tunic: 58
Sprthnt: full wellness
Tunic: 47
Kuwaia: full wellness
Tunic: 53

Spoiler: Collectibles

Coins: 113 clams
lacquered elytra: 12:
prickler quills: 8: (Health + 2)

tranquility: 1: {Identity x 2}

sulfur: 8: {Heat x 3}{Ionize x 3}

aluminum: 1: (shock x 2)
nickel: 1: (shock x 2)

Spoiler: Discoveries

Ekimmard Village

OOC: Each character receives 5 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide a random roll.

 

[Eric Zephlaer]

Minor discussion ensues among the party members concerning their latest encounter. As no one particularly needs to make use of the hyrax skull, the parrot skull, or the bandy skull, these items are discarded. The ruddystone and grapestone are both kept for their monetary value. Sprthnt decides to keep the teal skull to add to his collection of trinkets. He strings it from his belt to hang with the others. Britta decides to keep the slickstone. Antapkos replaces his songbird feathers with the amberstone.

Once everyone is rested, the party continues on its exploration route shortly after first light.

OOC: 85, 80